Methods and apparatus for hull attachment for submersible vehicles
US6901876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C11/49
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for hull attachment for submersible vehicles are disclosed. In one embodiment, a submersible apparatus includes a hull having an elongated channel, a sliding member moveably disposed in the channel, and a mounting assembly attached to the sliding member. The mounting assembly includes an engagement member selectively engageable between a first position wherein the mounting assembly is moveable along the channel, and a second position wherein the mounting assembly is secured in a fixed position along the channel. The apparatus advantageously permits a wide variety of equipment or devices (e.g. tow point assemblies, wing assemblies, tail assemblies, propulsion units, illumination devices, imaging devices, instrumentation, sensors, etc.) to be adjustably attached to the hull, and provides improved adjustability, maintainability, integrity, reliability, and overall improved mission performance.
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